LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins

It might seem unfair to directly measure the 3DS version of LEGO City Undercover against its Wii U counterpart. Yet by directly tying stories and gameplay, Traveller’s Tales has invited this comparison. Though not entirely unexpected, the 3DS simply can’t execute the same style of game on a technical level, which results in something that isn’t nearly as compelling or satisfying. Gameplay and characterization (and therefore humor) are compromised, leaving something that is just decent. However, even with those considerable sacrifices, there is a tolerable game here, one that will reasonably occupy your time for about 10 hours, and certainly could be a great stepping stone for younger gamers. Just be prepared for a lot of fog, a lot of loading, no voice acting and a jarring framerate.

-- As reviewed by IGN
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  • Step into the shoes of Chase McCain as he arrives in the up-and-coming Lego City, earning his keep as a rookie officer.
  • This prequel to Lego City Undercover on Wii U reveals the origin story of Chase McCain, one of the city's most celebrated crime fighters.
  • Use disguises to gain special abilities, and engage in hand-to-hand combat with the underground criminal element.
  • Help Chase McCain become a Lego City legend in this action packed crime-busting adventure, a completely new story in the popular Lego franchise only on Nintendo 3DS

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By IGN on April 24, 2013
It might seem unfair to directly measure the 3DS version of LEGO City Undercover against its Wii U counterpart. Yet by directly tying stories and gameplay, Traveller’s Tales has invited this comparison. Though not entirely unexpected, the 3DS simply can’t execute the same style of game on a technical level, which results in something that isn’t nearly as compelling or satisfying. Gameplay and characterization (and therefore humor) are compromised, leaving something that is just decent. However, even with those considerable sacrifices, there is a tolerable game here, one that will reasonably occupy your time for about 10 hours, and certainly could be a great stepping stone for younger gamers. Just be prepared for a lot of fog, a lot of loading, no voice acting and a jarring framerate.
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